Teacher - English - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Ripplevale Upper School, Deal

Ref:KCC886-6047-310T
Posted:21/03/2025
Pay:MPS 1-6 plus SEN
Start Date:September 2025
App Close Date:22/04/2025 at 09:00
Interviews:28th/29th April 2025

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Ripplevale School is a successful Independent Special School for pupils aged between 11-18. We provide a nurturing and caring environment for pupils with ASD.

We are looking for an inspirational English teacher to join our successful department. We offer a range of curriculum pathways throughout KS3, 4 and 5 leading to Entry level certificate, GCSEs and A levels.

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching in an adaptive way to help create an innovative and inclusive learning environment. If you feel you can make a difference to students with ASD, learning in smaller class sizes, this is the role for you, as whilst prior experience of working in an SEN setting is desired, it is not essential.

We encourage visits to our school prior to application or interview. Should you wish to take up this opportunity, please email Human Resources.

To join our highly collaborative and supportive team, please email hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk to request an application pack. Applications are only accepted on a Ripplevale School application form. CVs on their own will be rejected.

Shortlisted candidates may be observed working with the children as part of the selection process.

Start Date: September 2025

Closing Date: 22nd April 2025

Interviews: 28/29th April 2025

Safeguarding

Ripplevale School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to:

Have an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and the successful candidate, as per KCSIE will also be required to have an online search undertaken. This is also considered for all shortlisted candidates.

Ensure you are aware of all Ripplevale School’s Safeguarding Policies.

Please note: This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Information about the school

Ripplevale School is an independent day SEN school for pupils aged from 6 to 18 years old who have an EHCP (Education Health Care Plan) with a diagnosis of ASD, often with associated conditions.

Ripplevale School is situated over two sites. Ripplevale Lower School is situated in Broadstairs, teaching a Primary provision and Ripplevale Upper School is based in the village of Ripple near Deal, for our Secondary and Post 16 provision.

We have a committed and dedicated team which includes teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, a range of therapists, administrative staff and support staff. All play a significant role in the education and development of each pupil and work to create a warm, informal, friendly atmosphere in which the pupils feel secure, safe and confident.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jane Norris
Address:Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
Telephone: 01304 373866
Email: hr@ripplevaleschool.co.uk

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